Waning Definition & Meaning
waning
- adjective
- (of the Moon) pertaining to the period during which the visible surface of the moon decreases; "after full moon comes the waning moon"
- noun
- a gradual decrease in magnitude or extent; "the waning of his enthusiasm was obvious"; "the waxing and waning of the moon"
"Waning" in song lyrics
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"waxing and waning"
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"waxing or waning"
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- What does waning mean?
- (of the Moon) pertaining to the period during which the visible surface of the moon decreases; "after full moon comes the waning moon" a gradual decrease in magnitude or extent; "the waning of his enthusiasm was obvious"; "the waxing and waning of the moon"
- What part of speech is waning?
- Waning is an adjective and a noun.
- How many definitions does waning have?
- Waning has 2 definitions across 2 parts of speech (adjective, noun).